Jacques T. Brunt is an itinerant preacher, teacher, and evangelist in the Netherlands. He was born in 1979 and converted to Christianity in 2000. He is the youngest of five children, and was raised in a Dutch Reformed family. He is a leader and teacher for Heart Cry Netherlands, he is a teacher in his local Baptist church in Alblasserdam, and he is an itinerant preacher throughout the Netherlands.... Keep Reading

We are most grateful for your partnership in the gospel, through your prayers for us as a church. Here is an update on what the Lord has been doing among us, in the last few weeks, and what lies ahead, for which we would value your prayers.
Sunday morning services see us working through the first of John’s epistles. In days when there is so much pressure on God’s people to compromise and change, this book is invaluable. Pastor Tobias has just finished taking the church through the p... Keep Reading

It is a great joy for me to introduce HeartCry's newest partner in Spain: Grace Evangelical Church, led by David Barcello and Jairo Chaur. This is a unique work in that not only has the church seen much growth, but there are also many opportunities for church planting in the surrounding areas. Various groups of believers have been asking them for help in becoming healthy churches. For this reason, the Macedonia Project was born.
In the following video, Pastor David Barcello gives a brief histor... Keep Reading

Recently we had a full service with over ninety people squeezing into our small building. Everyone had come to share in the wonderful service of baptism that we had been planning for some months now. We had five people in total that had expressed an interest in being baptized and so Andrea and Alan met with them to talk through the implications of ... Keep Reading

May I begin by expressing my deep gratitude for your ongoing support! I consider it a privilege that you take the time to read and pray through my monthly reports. Thank you very much!
Since I was at home most of the time recently, there are not many things to report. However, I would like to provide you with at... Keep Reading

Dear Saints in Christ, thank you for your interest and prayers in the Gospel work in Germany. Let me briefly share what we've experienced and God has done this last month. May it bring glory to God and stir up love and prayers among the saints and partners in the gospel.
Personal and FamilyMy wife and I are very ... Keep Reading

Thank you for all your prayers for us and for the work of God in Finland. We are always greatly encouraged and strengthened in our hearts at the thought of our shared fellowship in the gospel and of your faithful intercession on our behalf before His throne.
We continue to enjoy God's blessing on our family life. Sara and I appreciate your prayers as we seek to raise our six boys in this “almost Christian” land.
I have enjoyed an unusual spiritual uplifting recently – a renew... Keep Reading

Dear saints in Christ,I am delighted to provide you with information about the latest developments (April until mid-May) here in Frankfurt, Germany. I would like to express my deep gratitude for your prayers and partnership in the advancement of the gospel.Time of Refreshment and EncouragementI praise the Lord f... Keep Reading

Greetings from France to all our brothers and sisters in Christ. We are thankful to God for you and your prayers and concern for our mission field. We hope this report finds you well in His Grace.April was a very refreshing month as we could contemplate clearer signs of His faithfulness upon our family and ministry. We are all in good health and are thankful as the Lord is answering many prayers among us and our church.As we come to our sixth year in this field – known for its sterility an... Keep Reading

Hello from Lisbon, Portugal!
Please pray for us as we have a series of meetings over the next few days with HeartCry supported pastors from Western Europe. In total, there are fifteen men from nine different countries present. Jeremy Walker is also here, and he and Anthony Mathenia are sharing the teaching/preaching responsibilities. Jeremy is a pastor in the UK (Maidenbower Baptist Church), and Anthony is a pastor in Virginia, USA (Christ Church – Radford) as well as a board member for H... Keep Reading

We thank our God for you who are faithfully praying and giving for the furtherance of the Lord’s work here in Frankfurt, Germany. Your continued support is a great source of encouragement to us. I am privileged to provide you with a quick overview of some of the recent happenings in our church's life.Weekly Street EvangelismEvery Saturday we are on the streets to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Two brothers joined me for the very first time to hand out tracts and have persona... Keep Reading

The Reformation: 500 Years Later - Rediscovering the Message that Changed the World and is Still Changing the World TodayIt has been said of Sweden that it has one of the fastest de-Christianization rates in the world. We don’t know how they come to those conclusions, but statistically one evangelical church is closing down every week and there’s no indication that this trend is going to change. One brother that has been traveling around preaching in many churches has told us how sad... Keep Reading

Valued Partners in the Gospel,
Thank you for taking the time to prayerfully read this brief review of the current state of affairs in Frankfurt, Germany. We can only repeat how grateful we are for your sustained interest in seeing Christ's precious name glorified among the German people. Please be assured of our highest respect and... Keep Reading

I passed out New Testaments and Christian literature as I visited this month. During my visits, I also met two teachers and talked to them about different things such as the educational system in our country and the changes that take place. They attended the Orthodox church and knew the creed. I started talking to them about God and we got to the problem of sin. I asked them how they believed that all those ethical problems in our society could be avoided. They admitted that God was the an... Keep Reading

November was different from the rest of the months. First of all, Filip, our youngest son, had an appendicitis surgery. This was a very difficult situation. We don't have a pediatrician in our area so we had to wait for someone to come from Constanta. The situation became worse and worse and the surgery was difficult. We even had to buy medicines and to bring bed sheets from home. The recovery was also difficult, because this situation was not managed properly. All this time Cornelia had to stay... Keep Reading

Vasile Ninel Lazar reports the launching of two literature ministries that has had an impact on Romania. In his report last month he shares:
"The launch of the 9Marks Journal is the first fruit of HeartCry's partnership with 9Marks. The work of the Journal has sparkled a lot of interest among seminaries and Christian schools, as well as the Romanian Baptist Union. One of the seminaries in Bucharest has even asked our permission to put it on the mandatory student reading list, along with ... Keep Reading

Ion Tomeci shares some of the difficulties that they have encountered in the building of the HeartCry M8issionary Center in Brasov.
"This month we have been very much involved with the construction work, mediating between the constructor, the architect, our neighbors, the department of culture and many other suppliers with responsibilities in this area, including our connection to the city water supply, gas and electricity. Even more, we are still looking for people qualified to work with... Keep Reading

PRAY FOR BELGIUMBeliever Killed in Terrorist Attack
Brother Kevin Williams, who has been serving a small group of believers in Belgium in the planting of a church, confirmed today, that a young believer named Bart was killed at the Brussels Airport in the recent terrorists’ attacks. Please pray for Bart’s family and the Christians in Belgium. Also, pray that the atrocity will be mightily used to the furtherance of the gospel.... Keep Reading

Iliya Hlushchak, who ministers in the area of Tcernovtsy, Ukraine, reports of his service among the disabled and needy, "We visited again the orphanage for children with disabilities in Sniatyn. I also visited several families in need and offered them some help. A family of refugees from the war area in Storojinet, a family of a brother from Chernovtsy, who had been called to army and another family of refugees who live in a mission’s house. We offered them food supplies. We als... Keep Reading

In preparation for the new school year, Dana L. relates her vision:
This month we started thinking about the new school year. There have been very encouraging things that happened last school year such as we can see growth in some students, we are thankful for the relationships we have with the graduates, we did a lot of outreach in the campus and we had wonderful discussions while spreading the Gospel.
We want to focus more on motivating and training the students in evangelistic relationships... Keep Reading

EUROPE UPDATEThe Currins
From January 13 – February 3, Cindy and I had the privilege of representing HeartCry across Western Europe. We visited and interviewed some of our HeartCry missionaries, spoke in various conferences and became acquainted with a new church plant in Switzerland. Although the weather was very cold, the fellowship and hunger for truth from the saints more than motivated us during our travel.
NORWAY
Our first stop was Stavenger, Norway, for the Back to the Word Confe... Keep Reading

The war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage. The people who live in south eastern Ukraine are reeling from the devestation. One of Heartcry's missionaries, Iliya Hlushchak, has visited the carnage and comments, "It’s very hard to forgive Putin who brought war into our country, but I pray that the Lord would bless him by stopping him."
When one witnesses the atrosites in Ukraine, he cannot help but feel the overwhelming grief that the people suffer. Brother Hlush... Keep Reading

The war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage. The people who live in south eastern Ukraine are reeling from the devestation. One of Heartcry's missionaries, Iliya Hlushchak, has visited the carnage and comments, "It’s very hard to forgive Putin who brought war into our country, but I pray that the Lord would bless him by stopping him."
When one witnesses the atrosites in Ukraine, he cannot help but feel the overwhelming grief that the people suffer. Brother Hlush... Keep Reading

Our Gypsy missionaries and believers in Romania are often looked down upon by the general populace of Eastern Europe. And yet while the society shows contempt for them, there is a child like faith that is undeniable in their lives and labors. Their sincerity of belief and simplicity of lifestyle are a beautiful picture of God's grace as not a few have to trust God for their daily bread. To read the reports of our HeartCry Gypsy missionaries is an encouragement as the hardships they face ar... Keep Reading

ROMANIA
The key event of May for the HeartCry team was the evangelistic outreach in the city of Pucioasa, and a few other towns in the neighborhood (Varfuri, Vulcana, Magura). Once again, the HeartCry missionaries joined their efforts to reach out to the community where missionary Nicu Vulpe, along with Marius, and Alex work to plant churches. Hundreds of people were called to come to repentance by one to one street evangelism, home visits, and evangelistic meetings. We are sure that the seed o... Keep Reading

How Great Thou Art!
Spring has begun. Flowers, plants, and trees are budding. The fresh green of spring testifies of new life and points us directly to the majesty and glory of our God and Creator. It directed us to Psalm 104: 1, 19, 24, 33, and 34 “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty... He made the moon for seasons; the sun knows the place of its setting... O LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them al... Keep Reading

In the providence of God, Ukraine is encountering much political and civil unrest over the recent developments involving Ukraine President Viktor F. Yanukovych and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the midst of an impoverished economy the two leaders have incurred great opposition from protestors over recent decisions that were made that has affected the welfare of the Ukrainian people.
According to news reports, over 100 people have been killed with hundreds of others hospitalize... Keep Reading

Jacques and Annette Brunt are HeartCry missionaries in the country of Holland. Jacques is an itinerant preacher and evangelist who is being widely used of the Lord in evangelism and Bible teaching.... Keep Reading

Unlike most evangelical churches in North America, baptism is tremendously significant among the saints of God and the secular culture in Eastern Europe. When one identifies with Jesus Christ through the ordinance of baptism, he is publically declaring that he has died to the old life. From that day forward he openly bears the name repenter, which is a fitting title for those who are new creatures in Christ. Often they are publically scorned, reproached and alienated by their relativ... Keep Reading

It has been a few months since we updated our HeartCry faith family on baby George Ciorna. After multiple health problems from premature birth, the son of Gelu and Olga Ciorna is slowly making progress. Gelu shares the following about his baby boy, “we faced the same challenges this month with our son, George. We had to go to Bucharest twice this month for medical check-ups and treatment as he is recovering after the eye surgery he went through.On December 23 we were in Buchare... Keep Reading

Christ has raised up a faithful team of able gospel ministers in Florin Stan and Marian Bicajan in a formidable Orthodox community in the village of Fieni, Romania. Having served for years now in a context that is anything but receptive to the message of redeeming love, they have continued to sow in faith believing God to give the increase in His time.Recently, our brothers have witnessed some token of grace that have encouraged them. Our brother, Florin Stan, relates, “every y... Keep Reading

Greetings, and Merry Christmas!
I hope this update of the work in Eastern Europe will bring you joy, and encourage to continue the hard work you do there.
Moldova and Ukraine Mission Tour
During March 2013, we had our Moldavian missionaries for the HeartCry conference with Brother Conrad, and Jeremy Walker. We could not bring the missionaries from Ukraine, as the cost was quite high. So, I thought it would be good to visit them before the end of this year. The tour was a blessing, both ... Keep Reading

It is our hope and prayer that you and all those you love and hold dear are well!
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? (Romans 8:32)
Recently, the Lord has given me more and more understanding of the need of proclaiming the suffering, death, and resurrection of His Son Jesus, through which God has remained righteous while saving the unrighteous (Romans 3:26). As I last wrote to you, I am teaching through t... Keep Reading

Praise the Lord, for He is good, for his mercy endures forever (Psalm 118:1). This is what we want to share with you, not so much because of what God gives us, but primarily for Who He is! We are also astonished by the care of the Lord for our lives. There is so much for which to be thankful! We have recently been blessed, personally, as a family, but also in our ministry. There are so many opportunities to share the Word that I often have to say 'no'. Who would have ever... Keep Reading

At least once a month, our HeartCry missionaries in Romania will meet together in a designated region and team up for corporate outreach. This past month they targeted the Rroma people who according to Wikipedia constitute one of the largest minorities in Romania. In the 2011 census, their population numbered 621,573 people, or 3.3% of the total population. The Rroma are Romania's most socially, economically and morally disadvantaged minority, with high illiteracy and human trafficki... Keep Reading

The present health condition of baby George who was born premature at only 24 weeks to Olga and Gelu Ciorna remains unstable at this time. HeartCry received an update from Gelu yesterday informing us that the baby is still in need of more oxygen as from time to time there is a pause in his breathing for 10 or more seconds. He says that if this continues for another week that it will indicate that his lungs are not developing.
Please continue to pray for their son. Gelu asked us also to pray for... Keep Reading

Prayers would be appreciated for our HeartCry missionaries, Gelu and Olga Ciorna, in Cahul, Moldova. Just a few weeks ago, Olga gave birth to a baby boy at only 24 weeks. At the time, the birth had to be induced as she was having major complications.... Keep Reading

ROMANIA
Some open doors in Bucharest have led Costel Ghioanca to share with many other people from the capital, and even some from other countries. The church had a retreat that was a real blessing for their unity, and vision.
The team in Draganesti had several events that took the Gospel to hundreds of people (street evangelism, open air evangelism, Christian documentaries, a children event with over 200 children, etc). Danut Opris has been the manager of these events in the city of Draganest... Keep Reading

In the face of economic and political uncertainty, our HeartCry missionary family in Eastern and Western Europe continue to maintain steadfastness in their spread of the gospel. The measure of a missionary’s success is not the numbers of converts that he has on the field, but his perseverance in internalizing and procl... Keep Reading